Scandalous Lady

esca was still barred to attend any social gatherings of any sort. She was kept inside the duke’s manor as

George IV of England arrived. It was noted to be the most highly awaited a

y feet and having good time with my friends,” Lady Francesca reasoned out but to no avail. The duke’s heart already h

a glimpse of the beautiful northern skies outside. Ridiculous excuse of all reason to spout, but with the lady’s infamous reputation, s

the population knew how prestigious tonight’s ball is, for it was to honor t

ughter, no matter how much disheartened he was in doing so. She was not just carrying herself with her, but

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as usual. Atop his head was a black beaver hat, made of matted fabric which was repeatedly pummeled and boiled to achieve the thickened felt.

er body was adorned with a personally tailored pantaloon. Finally to complete the gentlemanly rugged look, he paired it with a polished

s he was far cry not the best amongst his fellow lordships with his indiffer

al bold, distinct villain on aristocracy as he, himself,

cinity just in front the St. James’s Palace’s high and rigid cold metal

f having reach the destination. Realizing they were, he quietly stepped outside. The rich, li

ial gaps between the fortunates and the unfortunates; the elites and the commoners. Only people part of the peerage wer

nd bearable poise after a proper training. Offering his right hand, the lucky commoner girl accepts as taught. Then,

he most honourable earl’s muse on a great show, like this, instead of the lovely Catherine, who has a beauty that can be matched on noble-born ladies of t

se as he lightly lifted her jaw to awaken her suppressed brave spirit, the outspoken woman she is, when she advertises the

are. Fine and outspoken,” he added as he kissed the back of her

ritten law that should be observed and practiced. Who would dare not look at the

use for tonight. T’was been a hobby to check on her date every now and then, whether or not he had tried to bend

by your aromatic wonderful presence?” A random lady in her mid forty’s approach

ling all night long was definitely the easiest way to survive such critical society

irho retorted back before gently kissing the back of the hand of the random lady, he knew not her name. And

esent. “What a good tongue you have there, that an aged flower like mine was able to bloom in no parti

d to you my lovely muse, Lady Emily Emmerson of Verindale,” Lord Syford composedly introduced, laying the foundation of his tricks. Now, it was

duchess of Feladencia. It was nice meeting you.” Finally, his thirst for h

ith an interesting question. “I am no blind nor deaf about your rogue reputation. Now, would you mind sharing me

them, aiming to had the first hand info in order to be the fir

ctive allure. Even the duchess had to look elsewhere to avoid the hypnotizin

Duchess Carlotta’s eyes but the earl made sure she doesn’t end knowing that enough for it wasn’t the rea

s of people, with his commoner muse in his side. Perhaps, t’was enoug